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- line copy/ˈlaɪn ˌkɒpi/Text or content that is composed of standard, non-display typography, typically intended for typesetting or direct reading without complex layout.nounC1
- line cut/ˈlaɪn ˌkʌt/The action of interrupting or ending a telephone or communication connection.nounLow to Medium
- line dance/ˈlaɪn ˌdɑːns/A choreographed dance in which a group of people dance in one or more lines, executing the same moves in unison, often to country music.nounMedium
- line dancing/ˈlaɪn ˌdɑːnsɪŋ/A form of dance in which people perform a choreographed sequence of steps together in a line or row, facing the same direction.nounC1
- line drawing/ˈlaɪn ˌdrɔːɪŋ/A drawing created from distinct lines on a plain background, without shading or solid areas of colour.nounB2
- line drive/laɪn draɪv/A hard-hit baseball or softball that travels relatively straight and fast, not high into the air.nounLow-Medium
- line drop/laɪn drɒp/A (sudden) decrease in electrical power or signal level, especially on a telephone or internet line.nounC2
- line fish/ˈlaɪn fɪʃ/To fish with a baited hook and line, as opposed to using nets or other methods.nounC1
- line gale/laɪn ɡeɪl/A strong wind confined to a narrow, linear path, often associated with a weather front or specific geographic feature.nounVery low
- line gauge/ˈlaɪn ˌɡeɪdʒ/A measuring tool, typically a ruler, used in printing, publishing, or design to measure text, lines, and spacing precisely.nounLow
- line integral/ˈlaɪn ˌɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl/In vector calculus, the integration of a function along a curve in a vector field or a complex plane.nounC1 (Academic/Technical)
- line islands/ˈlaɪn ˌaɪ.ləndz/A chain of atolls and coral islands in the central Pacific Ocean, mostly part of Kiribati.nounplural-nounLow
- line item/ˈlaɪn ˌaɪ.təm/A single, distinct entry in a list, budget, invoice, or financial statement, representing an individual good, service, cost, or source of revenue.nounB2/C1
- line management/laɪn ˈmænɪdʒmənt/the arrangement of authority and reporting relationships within an organization where employees report directly to a supervisor who is responsible for their day-to-day work.nounC1
- line mark/ˈlaɪn ˌmɑːk/A visible sign, symbol, or impression made on a surface to indicate a boundary, measurement, division, or route.nounMedium frequency
- line of apsides/ˌlaɪn əv ˈæpsɪdiːz/In astronomy, the imaginary straight line connecting the two apsides (closest and farthest points) of an orbit.nounLow/Very Specialized
- line of battle/ˌlaɪn əv ˈbætl/A tactical naval formation where warships form a single line to bring their broadsides to bear against an enemy fleet, allowing for coordinated firepower.nounLow (C2)
- line of credit/ˌlaɪn əv ˈkrɛdɪt/A flexible loan arrangement from a financial institution that allows a borrower to access funds up to a pre-approved limit, repay, and borrow again without reapplying for a new loan.nounB2-C1
- line of fire/ˌlaɪn əv ˈfaɪə/The direct path along which a bullet, weapon, or dangerous force is aimed or moving.nounC1
- line of force/laɪn əv fɔːs/An imaginary line in a field of force (such as magnetic or electric) whose tangent at any point gives the direction of the force at that point.nounLow
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